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Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
Price tag $0.28

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Knight

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1350 Current Rank
#1278 Last Week
#1195 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold decks.

Rabid Attack Rabid Attack
+5% Synergy $0.28
Erode Erode
-2% Synergy $5.71
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-2% Synergy $17.98
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-12% Synergy $2.54
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-13% Synergy $5.75

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold's abilities and overall game plan.

Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+65% Synergy $3.16
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+62% Synergy $2.23
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+56% Synergy $2.25
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+52% Synergy $0.34
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+48% Synergy $0.36
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+43% Synergy $0.18
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+43% Synergy $0.32
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+43% Synergy $0.29
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+43% Synergy $0.41
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+41% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold decks.

Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+40% Synergy $44.49
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+38% Synergy $0.21
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+37% Synergy $0.76
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+37% Synergy $0.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $6.30
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+25% Synergy $2.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $4.16
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.20

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.58
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $53.05
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $72.39
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.25
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $60.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Myr Convert Myr Convert
+33% Synergy $0.33
Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos
+33% Synergy $0.50
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+32% Synergy $0.31
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+31% Synergy $0.19
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+30% Synergy $0.21
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+28% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+28% Synergy $4.83
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+28% Synergy $0.33
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+26% Synergy $7.63
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+25% Synergy $2.87
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+24% Synergy $1.00
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+24% Synergy $16.39
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+23% Synergy $9.79
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+22% Synergy $1.50
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+22% Synergy $0.17
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+22% Synergy $0.20
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+22% Synergy $0.25
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+21% Synergy $0.24
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+20% Synergy $5.90
Starry-Eyed Skyrider Starry-Eyed Skyrider
+20% Synergy $0.24
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+19% Synergy $0.40
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+19% Synergy $20.60
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+18% Synergy $0.20
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.14
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+16% Synergy $5.87
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+16% Synergy $13.76
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+16% Synergy $0.41
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+15% Synergy $0.55
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+15% Synergy $0.16
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $3.28
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+14% Synergy $27.49
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+14% Synergy $0.14
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+14% Synergy $0.14
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+13% Synergy $0.30
Bloated Processor Bloated Processor
+13% Synergy $0.27
Chittering Skitterling Chittering Skitterling
+13% Synergy $0.19
Wispdrinker Vampire Wispdrinker Vampire
+12% Synergy $0.19
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+12% Synergy $2.69
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+10% Synergy $36.57
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+10% Synergy $20.58
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+9% Synergy $2.12
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+5% Synergy $3.12
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+3% Synergy $13.69
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+2% Synergy $3.04
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+1% Synergy $5.19
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
0% Synergy $0.96
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-2% Synergy $0.91
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-2% Synergy $0.32
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-7% Synergy $0.39
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-13% Synergy $1.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold safe.

Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+22% Synergy $0.33
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+16% Synergy $0.20
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.36
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+12% Synergy $0.28
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+12% Synergy $0.13
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+10% Synergy $0.33
Village Rites Village Rites
+9% Synergy $0.54
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+9% Synergy $1.39
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+9% Synergy $0.11
Dispatch Dispatch
+7% Synergy $0.33
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $16.54
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $0.42
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.35
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+5% Synergy $3.47
Harsh Sustenance Harsh Sustenance
+5% Synergy $0.08
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $1.13
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.28
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+4% Synergy $0.25
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+4% Synergy $0.41
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.28
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $22.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.65
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $5.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.37
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.33
Mortify Mortify
-1% Synergy $0.22
Fracture Fracture
-4% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $13.86
Utter End Utter End
-4% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.29
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.90
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.24
Inkshield Inkshield
-9% Synergy $4.86
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-13% Synergy $0.87

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold's game plan and control the board.

Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+28% Synergy $13.46
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.30
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+16% Synergy $0.39
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+15% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+12% Synergy $0.32
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+10% Synergy $0.24
Sunfall Sunfall
+9% Synergy $0.68
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+9% Synergy $0.50
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+6% Synergy $0.33
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.37
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.35
Victimize Victimize
-1% Synergy $1.66
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $16.86
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.21
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-2% Synergy $0.29
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.74
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $3.40
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.42
Damn Damn
-10% Synergy $2.55
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.18

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+28% Synergy $3.11
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+26% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+24% Synergy $1.38
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.31
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.91
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+15% Synergy $3.57
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+13% Synergy $8.34
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+10% Synergy $0.21
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $2.31
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+8% Synergy $0.34
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+8% Synergy $0.23
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+7% Synergy $6.04
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+7% Synergy $0.58
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $15.76
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+6% Synergy $0.19
Basilica Skullbomb Basilica Skullbomb
+6% Synergy $0.17
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+5% Synergy $0.39
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $5.71
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $14.17
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $7.97
Key to the City Key to the City
+3% Synergy $1.11
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $3.53
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $54.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+32% Synergy $9.21
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+25% Synergy $0.27
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+22% Synergy $0.23
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+20% Synergy $0.38
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $63.97
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+14% Synergy $0.22
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+11% Synergy $0.20
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+11% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sculpted Perfection Sculpted Perfection
+10% Synergy $0.21
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+9% Synergy $6.89
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+9% Synergy $19.55
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+8% Synergy $0.31
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+8% Synergy $8.32
Zealot's Conviction Zealot's Conviction
+8% Synergy $0.11
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+7% Synergy $9.52
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+7% Synergy $0.87
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+6% Synergy $0.64
Ossification Ossification
+6% Synergy $0.27
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+6% Synergy $0.40
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $0.67
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.23
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.36
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-2% Synergy $30.39
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-4% Synergy $0.27
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-5% Synergy $4.62
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $25.11
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-11% Synergy $6.60
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-15% Synergy $19.36

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+28% Synergy $0.79
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+12% Synergy $0.41
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $39.10

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+32% Synergy $0.40
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+32% Synergy $2.08
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.21
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+11% Synergy $0.20
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $39.40
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.36
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $9.29
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+6% Synergy $0.40
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+6% Synergy $19.12
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $12.62
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $24.60
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.30
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+2% Synergy $3.36
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $26.76
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $5.91
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.99
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-6% Synergy $32.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $62.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.93
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-12% Synergy $0.73

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+26% Synergy $14.12
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+21% Synergy $0.20
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+13% Synergy $4.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.31
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $3.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.36
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-4% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-7% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mirrex Mirrex
+35% Synergy $0.88
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+34% Synergy $0.35
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.16
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+4% Synergy $1.51
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.65
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.82
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.36
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+2% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.25
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $1.28
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
0% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.14
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-4% Synergy $0.30
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $13.86
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.53
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.28
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.69
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-6% Synergy $0.31
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $6.95
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.24
Scrubland Scrubland
-6% Synergy
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-7% Synergy $11.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $3.30
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-9% Synergy $0.35
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $31.25
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-11% Synergy $12.09
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-12% Synergy $15.62
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-13% Synergy $1.50
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-14% Synergy $0.31
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-15% Synergy $9.80

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